Birchbox is one of the very first beauty subscription boxes. Every month, Birchbox subscribers will receive a curated box of 5 beauty, grooming, and/or lifestyle samples. Fill out your beauty profile after you sign up, so your first box will be tailored to your preferences (i.e., hair type, skin tone, etc). You can shop your box on your profile page, get free shipping on that month’s sampled brands, and review your products for points—you’ll earn 10 Birchbox Points for each submitted feedback form.
Cost: $10/month (CDN) + $4.95 Shipping. Annual subscription – $100 + Shipping.
I'm happy to report that Birchbox Canada has finally begun to offer some exclusive perks for subscribers. Starting in November, you can customize your monthly box! You'll be able to choose one sample for your box or choose a featured box for the month. There is also a Birchbox Plus, where you can add-on additional full size items for an exclusive price and free shipping. Finally, Birchbox has just introduced their first in-house makeup brand, L.O.C. (Love of Color) that makes it easy to discover trends in bold, beautiful colour.
I love the pink marbled box this month!
12 Benefits Instant Healthy Hair Treatment
Create by two industry experts, this spray detangles, seals colour, smoothes and protects hair. The light, clean scent lingers all day long.
English Laundry Eau de Parfum No. 7 for Her
This fruity cocktail combines hints of pear, jasmine, melon, and apricot. Base notes of sandalwood, vanilla, and musk add warmth.
Paula’s Choice RESIST Barrier Repair Moisturizer with Retinol
This wrinkle-fighting moisturizer delivers much-needed moisture, evens tone, firms skin, and reduces the appearance of fine lines.
Mirenesse Mattfinity Lip Rouge (Sydney)
The flexible Mattfinity colour glides on provides cushion and stays elastic and vibrant without drying out the lips, fills in fine lines and helps stop moisture evaporation.
Eyeko Black Magic Mascara
I already have this mascara which I like and use often. The sickle-shaped wand creates the perfect amount of curl, with a thick, rounded brush to fully coat lashes, and the water-resistant formula lasts for 12 hours.
I like this month's Birchbox, but I'm not crazy about anything in particular, well maybe the Mireenesse Mattfinity Lip Rouge if I had received a different shade - the one I got doesn't suit me. I am very happy to hear about all these fun options Canadian subscribers have access to now. Makes me want to hang onto my subscription a bit longer now.
What do you think of Birchbox?
